Early application of prone positioning during ECMO not associated with shorter time to successful weaning
Plasma From Convalescent Donors Beneficial for COVID-19-Induced ARDS
Plasma with neutralizing antibody titer of at least 1:160 reduces mortality at 28 days versus standard care
Pediatric ICU Admissions for SARS-CoV-2 Decreased Across Waves
However, no reduction seen in ventilatory support or oxygen therapy for those younger than 5 years
Physicians Say Faulty Oxygen Devices Put Lives in Peril
Speaking to an expert panel during an FDA hearing, physicians cast doubt on the accuracy of pulse oximeters
Pressure Injury Prediction Tool Lacking for Severe COVID-19 Patients
Risk factors for device-related pressure injury include fragile skin and prone positioning during mechanical ventilatory support
Survivors of Severe COVID-19 Report Many Long-Term Symptoms
Findings show physical, mental, and cognitive symptoms one year after ICU stay for COVID-19
ICU Bed Occupancy During COVID-19 Linked to Increase in Excess Deaths
If ICU bed use reached 75 percent capacity nationwide, an excess of 12,000 deaths would be expected two weeks later
Prior Bariatric Surgery May Protect Against Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
Among COVID-19-positive adults, outcomes better for those with prior bariatric surgery versus those eligible for bariatric surgery
Pediatric Critical Care Professionals Experiencing Moral Distress
Professionals experiencing moral distress during COVID-19 pandemic due to factors that challenge professional integrity
Clinically Active IBD Linked to Adverse COVID-19 Outcomes
Measure indicating greater activity of IBD independently linked to ICU/ventilation/death and hospitalization among patients 50 years or younger